The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book the First

In this darkly humorous tale, three recently orphaned siblings, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire, are sent to live with their distant relative, the sinister Count Olaf. The children quickly realize that Count Olaf is only interested in their substantial inheritance and will stop at nothing to get it. As they navigate a series of unfortunate events orchestrated by Olaf, the resourceful Baudelaire siblings must rely on their intelligence and ingenuity to outwit him and protect each other from his nefarious schemes.

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Published
1999
Nationality
American
Length
Short
Pages
150-200
Original Language
English
Avg User Rating
(3.8)
Alternate Titles
None

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